NEELESH FONDEKAR
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Engineer with 28+ years in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, specializing in manufacturing leadership and process optimization. Extensive expertise across sectors including API, Biopharma, vaccines, oncology-nano technology, and liquid/solid oral formulations. Proven success in corporate leadership, overseeing site management, factory setups, and driving process excellence. While my CV highlights long-term roles at major companies, I have also contributed to several pharma projects across various MNCs, with a focus on plant operations, safety compliance, and project management, delivering consistent results within leading pharma and biotech organizations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
AGM - Projects & Engineering
Syngene International Ltd, Bangalore
10.2015 - 06.2023
- Lead various assignments related to Pharma & Biotech CRO assignments Responsible for Greenfield & brownfield projects related to formulation, API, Manufacturing, R&D labs.
- Responsible for planning and directing the Organizations Engineering activities including Strategic excellence, Safety and development
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Successfully managed multiple simultaneous projects through effective time management skills and prioritization techniques.
Plant Head - AGM-(Engineering & Projects, Process
Panacea Biotech Ltd, Navi Mumbai & Baddi
11.2009 - 09.2013
- HOD Senior Team Leader (New Greenfield & renovated facilities various projects related to Biopharma Formulations/Vaccines/Oncology plants).
- I was reporting to COO- Operations (All India), successfully completed manufacturing units' green field & brown field projects & related plant operations, plant leadership & site co ordinations.
- Upgraded plant equipment with state-of-the-art technology that increased throughput rates without sacrificing product quality.
- Championed energy conservation efforts, resulting in significant cost savings throughout the facility.
- Increased productivity, optimizing labor allocation, and scheduling across multiple shifts.
Deputy Manager- Projects
Reliance Life Science Navi Mumbai
01.2008 - 09.2009
- Completed Fill & finish formulation facility for Biopharma products having project cost of Rs55 Cr, Whole project planning & execution completed as per RLS given time lines.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices for project management and team collaboration skills, fostering a supportive work environment.
Senior Executive- Maintenance & Projects
Merck Intervet Ltd
03.2004 - 12.2007
- Completed FMD Vaccine manufacturing facility started URS /design/detailed engineering from year 2004 -having project cost of Rs 30 Cr.
- Overall installation & commissioning with required layout, qualifications & validations as per bio requirements c
- Completed all projects in time year 2006, then successful plant operations & production of FMD- vaccine
- Responsible for Vaccine plant renovation, refurbishment, then new set up as per CGMP & EHS requirements, ensured proper qualification, validation & plant operation activities
Maintenance Engineer
Cipla Ltd
05.1995 - 10.1999
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency among team members.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased productivity.
- Led troubleshooting efforts during unexpected equipment failures, minimizing disruption to production schedules.
- Reduced downtime for critical machinery by streamlining repair processes and procedures.
Education
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
AIEMS Technical Examination Board, Mumbai
Mumbai, India06-1999
High School Diploma -
Govt. Polytechnic Karwar
Karwar, India06-1993
Skills
Certified ISO Lead Auditor
Auto cad
Six Sigma green belt & Project management
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Konkani
Marathi
Timeline
AGM - Projects & Engineering
Syngene International Ltd, Bangalore
10.2015 - 06.2023
Plant Head - AGM-(Engineering & Projects, Process
Panacea Biotech Ltd, Navi Mumbai & Baddi
11.2009 - 09.2013
Deputy Manager- Projects
Reliance Life Science Navi Mumbai
01.2008 - 09.2009
Senior Executive- Maintenance & Projects
Merck Intervet Ltd
03.2004 - 12.2007
Maintenance Engineer
Cipla Ltd
05.1995 - 10.1999
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
AIEMS Technical Examination Board, Mumbai
High School Diploma -
Govt. Polytechnic Karwar
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